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'I feel young again': Running back James Butler hitting new highs with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER - James Butler doesn't mind standing outside of the spotlight. And on a B.C. Lions offence featuring the likes of quarterback Nathan Rourke and receivers Justin McInnis and Keon Hatcher, a r...

Jul 18, 2025

Canadian men's water polo team loses 22-10 to Montenegro at world championships

SINGAPORE - Canada's men's water polo was eliminated from medal contention at the world aquatics championships with a 22-10 loss to Montenegro on Friday. Montenegro opened up a 12-3 halftime lead afte...

Jul 18, 2025

Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup quarterfinals

BRNO - Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. Swords, who has emerged as one of the ...

Jul 18, 2025

Einarson, Gushue among six rinks added to 2026 Scotties and Brier fields

Three teams have been added to each of the 2026 Canadian men's and women's curling championships, Curling Canada announced Friday. Four-time champion Kerri Einarson and her team from Gimli, Man., have...

Jul 18, 2025

Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association

Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks. "Two years ago, I accepted the role of Executive Director...

Jul 18, 2025

Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028

PARIS (AP) - Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde has signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain's women's team until the end of June 2028. Jourde previously played with AS Monteuil de Laval in Canada bef...

Jul 18, 2025

Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears

NEW YORK (AP) - Masai Ujiri's July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride. The recently-fired former Toronto Raptors executive is navigating his sudden departure from a franchise where he'd ...

Jul 18, 2025

But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids' demand for e-scooters

TORONTO - Nainesh Kotak says it doesn't matter how many of his 11-year-old son's friends have e-scooters, he's not letting his own child have one. The personal injury lawyer based in Mississauga, Ont....

Jul 18, 2025

With all-star break complete, first-place Toronto Blue Jays set to welcome Giants

TORONTO - After a strong performance over the first half of the season, the first-place Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to pick up where they left off now that the all-star break is complete. Chris Bassi...

Jul 18, 2025

Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto begins today at Exhibition Place

TORONTO - The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto kicks off with a full day of practices and qualifying this morning. Headlined by an IndyCar Series race on Sunday, there's a total of nine races from s...

Jul 18, 2025